A team of researchers led by the University of California, Berkeley and the University of Michigan has discovered an antibody that blocks the spread of dengue virus, a mosquito-borne pathogen that infects between 50 and 100 million people annually. The virus causes what is known as dengue fever, symptoms of which include fever, vomiting, and […]
Key Features That Help Block Excessive Light Absorption During Photosynthesis – ScienceDaily
Photosynthetic organisms rely on light for fuel, but sometimes there is too much good. New research from Washington University in St. Louis reveals the core structure of the light-harvesting antenna of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, including the main features that both collect energy and block excessive light absorption. The study, published January 6 in Advances […]
Proteins designed to form honeycomb structures may block receptors from taking up receptors from the surface of cells – ScienceDaily
A new class of protein material that interacts with living cells without being absorbed by them can affect signal transmission in cells, a new study shows. The material does this by binding and sequestering cell surface receptors. The discovery could have far-reaching implications for stem cell research and enable the development of new materials designed […]
Dual-acting immuno-antibiotics block an essential pathway in bacteria and activate the adaptive immune response — ScienceDaily
Wistar Institute scientists have discovered a new class of compounds that uniquely combine direct antibiotic killing of pan drug-resistant bacterial pathogens with a simultaneous rapid immune response for combatting antimicrobial resistance (AMR). These finding were published today in Nature. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared AMR as one of the top 10 global public […]